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A Life: Allan Newton ‘took on more than he needed to because that was just the way he was’
By PATRICK O’GRADY
LYME — For Allan Newton, teaching was not only a way to earn a living. It was a way of life.For more than 25 years before retiring in 1994 to Lyme — the town where he grew up and where his parents ran the popular Camp Pinnacle from 1946 to 1981 —...
Lebanon Cyber Crimes Unit helps nab Swedish man accused of exploiting minor
By JOHN LIPPMAN
LEBANON — Talk about the long arm of the law.Lebanon police helped Swedish police identify and nab a 22-year-old man in Sweden who was allegedly sexually exploiting a 12-year-old Lebanon juvenile over the internet.Kim Niklasson, 22, of Växjö, Sweden,...
‘Wide gate’: Taking a new approach to training more teachers
By FRANCES MIZE
In late October, Norma Gregory walked a path circling the Charleston Elementary School that she’ll sometimes invite a student to join her on.A teacher might call Gregory, the school guidance counselor, if a student is “having a moment” and perhaps...
Visits to Vermont’s state-owned historic sites reach 22-year high
By OLIVIA HAGIOS
A group of Vermont historic sites owned and operated by the state had more than 80,000 visitors during the 2024 season — the most traffic the sites have seen since 2002.“These sites are a good way to explore our beautiful state and I encourage...
GlobalFoundries secures an additional $9.5 million to advance local chip manufacturing
By KLARA BAUTERS
The GlobalFoundries plant in Essex Junction, Vt., has been awarded an additional $9.5 million in federal funding to support advanced chip production in Vermont.The funding aims to boost manufacturing of GlobalFoundries’ gallium nitride chips, known as...
Drug companies owed Vermont nearly $3 million in unpaid fees as of this fall
By PETER D’AURIA
In 2007, Vermont implemented a fee on drug companies that do business with the state.The fees, equal to 1.75% of a company’s yearly medication sales to state programs, help fund a variety of Vermont initiatives related to drug safety and substance use...
Thorne’s of Concord to close storefront, shift toward intimacy coaching and education
By CATHERINE McLAUGHLIN
Thorne’s of Concord will close its doors by the end of the year, shifting away from retail and toward full-time intimacy advice and support.By nature of the field, Thorne’s has always been a source of education, affirmation and guidance for its...
Police referee Canaan dog situation
By CHRISTINA DOLAN
CANAAN — A concerned call to the police about the safety of two dogs in an outdoor kennel on Goose Pond Road last month escalated Monday night when police say one of the dogs was stolen from the owner’s property.The 10-month-old Drahthaar, a breed...
Lebanon High School students prepare plane to Take Flight
By CHRISTINA DOLAN
LEBANON — High school senior Tomas Kennelly wasn’t particularly interested in aviation, but when his school began taking applications for a new airplane-building program beginning in the fall, he was all in.“I was like, man, building a plane just...
Out & About: Two Enfield schoolhouses added to state Register of Historic Places
By LIZ SAUCHELLI
ENFIELD — Two one-room schoolhouses in Enfield have been added to the New Hampshire Register of Historic Places.The State Historical Resources Council, part of the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources, added Lockehaven School on Ibey Road...
Governor’s appearance at closed door meeting sheds new light on his role in Marconi case
By TODD BOOKMAN
Gov. Chris Sununu, Attorney General John Formella, and members of the Pease Development Authority board of directors met at the New Hampshire Department of Justice’s headquarters in April to discuss allegations involving Geno Marconi, the embattled...
Eye in the sky: The feds have quietly built surveillance towers along the Canadian border in Vermont, New York
By SHAUN ROBINSON
Nearly four years ago, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials outlined a proposal for a line of surveillance towers along the Canadian border in Vermont and New York. Since then, VtDigger has found, the agency has been quietly making good on its...
Education costs, housing needs top the agenda as lawmakers gather for pre-session briefing
By ETHAN WEINSTEIN
Lawmakers gathered Wednesday for an annual legislative briefing, a refresher on the state’s revenues and budget with a focus on two of the most pressing topics of the day: education finance and housing.“What I would ask you is this: What is your prize...
Staffing issues delay opening of seasonal shelter in Lebanon
By EMMA ROTH-WELLS
LEBANON — The planned opening of the emergency winter shelter this month has been delayed due to staffing shortages, leaving homeless community members with few warm places to stay at night.Upper Valley Haven, the nonprofit that operates the shelter...
‘It hits government too’: With cuts on the horizon, here’s what to know about New Hampshire’s next budget cycle
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
It’s no secret that New Hampshire’s headed toward leaner times. Outgoing Gov. Chris Sununu hoped to get ahead of the revenue problem by asking state agencies to reduce their budgets requests.Still, this year’s proposals totaled nearly $17 billion —...
Packard to lead House, Carson chosen in Senate; new committee on housing formed
By ETHAN DEWITT
Two Londonderry Republicans will lead the New Hampshire House and Senate for the next two years, after being formally voted in by their peers Wednesday. Sherman Packard was reelected House speaker, beginning his third term in the job with a much more...
Lebanon residents say proposed tax increases and budget cuts are untenable
By CLARE SHANAHAN
LEBANON — Residents painted a grim picture of the future if the City Council approves a proposed 11.9% tax rate increase for 2025.Packed into the City Council Chambers and online for nearly four hours of discussion during a Wednesday night City...
Should parents of school bullies face consequences? Some NH politicians think so.
By ANNMARIE TIMMINS
Expect school vouchers, budget shortfalls, and the rights of transgender students to divide the Legislature next year. School bullying could, too.Lawmakers behind the renewed efforts to rein in bullying say their goal is to address shortcomings in the...
New attempt made to drop circumcision from Medicaid coverage in NH
By RICK GREEN
New Hampshire lawmakers will consider next year whether the state should end Medicaid coverage for routine circumcision, an elective procedure frequently done on newborn boys.The proposed legislation is similar to House Bill 1683, which the N.H. House...
NH Legislature to consider new anti-declawing bill
By RICK GREEN
Mike Bordes hopes his proposal to ban the declawing of cats has a successful second life in the N.H. Legislature.The Laconia Republican said Monday he is sponsoring anti-declawing legislation similar to a measure he backed last year, House Bill...
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